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Kochi Cops Bust Major Drug Ring Amidst Dramatic Chase
17 Jan
Summary
- Police seized 50g of suspected MDMA in a dramatic midnight raid.
- Ernakulam recorded 6,914 drug cases in 2025, with 7,463 arrests.
- Drug traffickers employ new methods, including dropping contraband from trains.
Kochi City police conducted a dramatic midnight raid in Vennala, apprehending a man with 50g of suspected MDMA. The operation, involving the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF), highlighted the challenges of drug busts in residential areas, especially with children present. The accused attempted to flee, resulting in an officer fracturing a leg, underscoring the risks faced by law enforcement.
This incident is part of a larger trend, with Ernakulam district recording 6,914 cases under the NDPS Act in 2025, involving 7,463 arrests and the seizure of substantial quantities of drugs like MDMA and ganja. Similar trends of increasing drug cases are observed in other Kerala districts such as Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Kollam, suggesting a widespread crisis.
Drug traffickers are adapting their methods, sourcing synthetic drugs from cities like Bengaluru and Delhi, and utilizing intricate distribution networks. Innovative techniques, such as hiding drugs in everyday items and using encrypted messaging for deals, complicate police investigations. Experts emphasize that addiction often starts recreationally, particularly among vulnerable youth, and stress the need for rehabilitation over punishment.
